Hawks G Lou Williams’ recovery ‘coming along great’

Atlanta Hawks guard Lou Williams tore his ACL in January, an
injury that ended his season. While he told Chris Vivlamore of The Atlanta
Journal-Constitution that it was tough to sit out the remained of the year –
including the playoffs – as a result of the significant injury, Williams said
that his rehab has been “coming along great.”

It’s coming along great. It’s going to very long and
challenging summer for me trying to prepare myself to get back on the
basketball court. It’s a challenge that I’m ready for. It’s not one I can dodge
if I want to continue to play basketball at a high level. I’m ready get it
started.

Following his ACL injury, Williams was sidelined for the
team’s final 43 games, and he had to watch the Hawks in the playoffs without
him. He said it was difficult and frustrating to sit on the sidelines, but he’s
excited to continue his recover in effort to return next season.

This will be an interesting offseason for the Hawks, as they
are expected to part ways with coach Larry Drew. Beyond their unresolved
coaching situation, Williams, John Jenkins and Al Horford are the only players
on Atlanta’s rosters with guaranteed contracts for next season.